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The Olympic Spirit of Japan: Confronting Child Abuse And Ableist Legacies

Despite the adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan confidently kicked off its Olympic torch relay on March 25th, showcasing its commitment to keeping the Olympic spirit alive in times of More

Posted On : April 8, 2021 Published By : Thalie Emond
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Recent Changes and Present Viability

COVID-19 With COVID-19 cases and deaths still at record highs in many countries, Japan is preparing to host the Olympics, set to begin July 23, 2021. Originally scheduled to begin More

Posted On : February 24, 2021 Published By : Theo Malhotra
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Under the Guise of Freedom: The Erosion of Japan’s Relationship with the Press

This article is part of a broader week-long series on free speech. Check here for other components of the series.  Japan, home to one of the world’s leading economies and a More

Posted On : December 2, 2020 Published By : Valeria Lau
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More than a Trade War: Japanese-Korean Relations in Historical Perspective

Japan and the Republic of Korea have long been engaged in a complex trade war which continues to this day. The trade war – which has had negative economic and More

Posted On : February 10, 2020 Published By : Joy Ahrum Kwak
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North Korea’s Latest Ballistic Missile Launches: Signalling Through Firepower

Over the last two weeks, North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles on four separate occasions. The launches were the first such tests since President Trump’s visit to More

Posted On : August 10, 2019 Published By : Ashton Connor Mathias
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Japan-ROK Trade Tensions: Domestic Rallying, Colonialism, and the DPRK

On July 4th, 2019, Japan tightened restrictions on exports to South Korea (ROK) of three important materials used in developing high-tech devices. The move has added stress to the already More

Posted On : July 17, 2019 Published By : Ashton Connor Mathias
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Testing Abe’s Resolve and Japan’s Security Role

In a referendum held on February 24th, 70 percent of residents of Japan’s Okinawa island opposed the construction of a replacement facility for the American air base, Futenma. Although the More

Posted On : March 12, 2019 Published By : Julia Nguyen

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